Florida Polytechnic University

06/18/2026

alum David Zambrano ’26 is advancing research in silicon photonics, a field that could help redefine the future of computing.

David Zambrano '26 is on the pioneering edge of a field that could one day replace modern electronics. Zambrano, who earned a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from Florida Polytechnic University in May, is advancing research in silicon photoni...

06/16/2026

Championship experience is coming to . Dennis Hopson, an NBA champion alongside Michael Jordan on the 1991 Chicago Bulls, has been named the inaugural head coach of our men’s basketball program. 🏀

LAKELAND, Fla. – Few coaches can match a resume that includes winning an NBA championship alongside Michael Jordan and leading a college program to sustained success on the national stage. Dennis Hopson has done both. Now, Florida Polytechnic Universit...

06/12/2026

Week 1 of Phoenix STEM Academy is complete, but the fun is just getting started! ☀️

Spots are still available in our next three camps. Don't miss your chance to explore, create, and discover through STEM. ⬇️
https://floridapoly.edu/academics/summercamp/

06/09/2026

Welcome to , TJ Marik! ⚾ He has been named the inaugural head coach of our baseball program, bringing a strong track record of leadership and a passion for developing student-athletes.

LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University has named TJ Marik as the inaugural head coach of its baseball program. The addition brings another instrumental leader to campus as the University continues to establish the Florida Poly Athletics program...

06/09/2026

Once a Phoenix, always a Phoenix 😌

06/08/2026

alum Austin Lubetkin ’19 is blending art and technology in a whole new way. His augmented reality work is featured in “Memories of Water” at the Orlando Science Center.

Austin Lubetkin '19 has built a career at the intersection of technology and creativity, balancing software engineering at Northrop Grumman with a passion for visual art. Now, the Florida Poly alumnus is bringing those worlds together in “Memories of Wa...

06/04/2026

Golden hour looks best on campus 🤩

06/04/2026

Welcome to , Clay Roberts! 🎉 He has been named the inaugural head coach of men’s soccer, bringing two decades of coaching experience as we continue building the future of athletics at .

Florida Polytechnic University has named Clay Roberts the first head coach of its men's soccer program, adding an experienced team builder as the University continues launching its new athletics department.

06/02/2026

Starts here 💜🌴 🔬

05/29/2026

A major investment in Florida Poly’s future. 👏

The Florida Legislature has approved $19 million to support student success initiatives, the future Student Achievement Center, and continued enrollment growth. This investment helps strengthen our campus and expand opportunities for the next generation of STEM leaders.

Florida Polytechnic University is poised to continue its strong trajectory of growth following the Florida Legislature's approval of $19 million in the state's 2026-2027 budget to support student success initiatives, infrastructure growth and strategic ...